Shirley Lamb left a legacy in her will to Cowichan Women Against Violence Society. Her partner Sharon Andersen wrote the following story of Shirley's life. We thought people might like to know the woman who wanted to support our anti-violence work.

When the Hesquiaht First Nation Place of Learning was built in Hot Springs Cove in 2009, members from both the local and surrounding communities and organizations were invited to celebrate its opening. This new school represented opportunity – but not just in an educational context.

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society is a semi-finalist in the Small Business BC Awards. The next stage is to be judged on this application. We'll find out if we make the quarter finals by the end of January.